Automation Engineer - Precision Manufacturing & Innovation

Weiss-Aug Co.; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Holiday & Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug, a leader in precision manufacturing, is seeking an Automation Engineer at our Fairfield, NJ location. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve automated equipment, research and install custom sensing and control systems for production, and assist with assembly, wiring and debugging of new machines.

We look for a four-year engineering degree, hands-on electromechanical experience, PLC knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Engineering required.
• Working knowledge of electromechanical systems.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and their programming.
• Computer literate.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Basic experience with test, measurement and analytical equipment.
• Experience in machine assembly, i.e. mechanical assembly, electronic wiring, signal debugging/tracing; mechanical alignment.
• Machining experience a plus; milling and lathe experience.
• Troubleshooting complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Basic design, fabrication and grooming of automated control systems, sensing systems and production equipment.
• Wiring of electronic control systems, mechanical assembly and debugging of new equipment
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and support existing automated equipment; electrical/electronic as well as mechanical issues.
• Develop documentation for existing and newly developed automation systems, e.g., electrical schematics, basic mechanical drawings and operations manuals. Train floor personnel on the operation of equipment
• Machining of simple parts, brackets, etc.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Hand tools

PLC programming

Computer literacy

Detail oriented

Test & measurement

Machine assembly

Machining (milling/lathe)

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

None

Job description

Weiss-Aug, a leader in precision manufacturing, is seeking an Automation Engineer at our Fairfield, NJ location. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve automated equipment, research and install custom sensing and control systems for production, and assist with assembly, wiring and debugging of new machines.

We look for a four-year engineering degree, hands-on electromechanical experience, PLC knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills.